New Dinosaur Identified in New Mexico

New dinosaur species identified in New Mexico, researchers say

The newly discovered creature was a troodontid, meaning it belonged to a family of two-legged, bird-like omnivores. They say these dinosaurs were known for having unusually large brains compared to other dinosaurs.

New Mexico scientists announce discovery of  ‘beefy’ new bird-like dinosaur in San Juan County

New Mexico paleontologists on Aug. 4, 2026, announced the discovery of a new dinosaur species they named Dinevenator robustus, pictured above, who lived in New Mexico more than 70 million years ago. (Courtesy New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science)The New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science announced Tuesday that two of its paleontologists had identified a new bird-like dinosaur species after first discovering an unusual skull…

New Mexico scientists identify new dinosaur species

Researchers at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science have identified a new bird-like dinosaur species from fossils discovered in northwestern New Mexico

Researchers identify new dinosaur in northwestern New Mexico

The new dinosaur is part of a group of larger, more robust and strongly built troodontids that have been discovered recently.

New dinosaur identified in New Mexico

Paleontologists at the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science identified a new bird-like dinosaur species that lived in New Mexico about 73 million years ago. The post New dinosaur identified in New Mexico appeared first on KOB 4.